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A team leader keeps a to-do list with a deadline, estimated duration and priority for each task, and reviews it each morning. What is the main benefit of this practice?
The main benefit is that it makes workload visible, allowing tasks to be sequenced by priority and realistic deadlines to be set. It does not prevent unexpected tasks, replace delegation, or require work to be done in the order received.
- AIt guarantees that no unexpected tasks will arise
- BIt removes the need to delegate any work
- CIt makes workload visible so tasks can be sequenced and realistic deadlines setCorrect
- DIt ensures that tasks are always completed in the order received
Explanation
A prioritised to-do list with durations and deadlines shows the total workload, helping the leader sequence tasks and plan realistically. It cannot prevent unexpected tasks, does not replace delegation, and is intended to rank tasks by priority, not by order of arrival.
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